Kulgam: A gunfight broke out between militants and the government forces in Wanpora area of Qaimoh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday morning.

Official sources told news agency a joint team of Police, army’s Ist RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Wanpora on Friday.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.

A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants. As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped—(KNO)

This post was published on May 30, 2020